Nichitsu Ghost Town: Will you find ghosts here?
The deserted town: Nichitsu or better known as Nichitsu Ghost Town, is indeed favoured by paranormal and haikyo (derelict buildings, facilities and settlements) hunters. (more…)
Plastic-free & Muslim-friendly ethical lipstick ‘BENI’ launched
With an eye on women's social independence and environmental issues, Menary put its first Muslim and vegan-friendly ethical lipstick—BENI, pre-sale on Makuake. (more…)
Healthy konjac dessert now halal-certified, Marukin Foods
Marukin Foods acquired halal certification from the Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA) for export to Islamic markets such as Malaysia and Singapore. The company manufactures–distributes processed soybean products, konjac, and more. (more…)
Halal ramen Honolu operator selected for METI subsidy program
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced the selected project list for its 2021 subsidy scheme, "JAPAN Brand Development Assistance Program".Among those listed, you can see the name ASSET FRONTIER, which applied for the international export project of original brand halal-certified food products. (more…)
Sanrio as Ukiyoe? Say ‘Hello Kitty’ to Japanese culture towel
Hello Kitty and other iconic Sanrio characters emerge as 100% cotton, made-in-Japan towels—Sanrio Characters WA Towel (6 types). Available at Asunosya official online shop and others from 30 August. (more…)
Japan postal sends leaf, An essence of Japan’s OMOTENASHI
A story about how Japan post still delivered even a leaf safely to the recipient once went viral on social media. (more…)
Japanese samurai sword & armour, GINZA SEIYUDO now near Yurakucho Station
Get your samurai sword! Japan's leading Japanese sword speciality shop–GINZA SEIYUDO–will relocate to Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, a 1-minute walk from Yurakucho Station, on 1 September 2021. (more…)
Japan’s largest online store for Japanese washi paper reopens
Awagami Factory, the 1300-year-old brand of Awagami Washi Paper, renewed its online store. New custom-made products, including ''framed print service'', have joined the range. (more…)
Life of Muslims studying in Japan in Covid19 pandemic
Hello!This is Okuma, Chief Editor of Salam Groovy Japan. A platform bringing together Japanese business and the global Islamic market via a business perspective. I recently had a chance to chat with some students from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) about how things are in the Covid-19 pandemic. It all began when we donated halal food packs by Japanese firms for the Eid celebrations this year. When I went to deliver the food packs, the staff of TUFS mentioned how international students are in a bind as part-time job options...
Revolutionary underground facility for floods in Japan
Japan is actually a natural disaster-prone country. Located on the convergent of 4 moving tectonic plates and inside the Ring of Fire.It's not surprising that volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes can all happen in Japan. (more…)
Halal food developer awarded by Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office Japan
Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office awarded the 2021 Women's Challenge Award to Tomomi Iwakiri, CEO of NARUMI, an Oita-based company.She earned it for her role in producing and distributing ready-to-eat foods made from vegetables and vermin sourced in Oita Prefecture. (more…)
Modern Sports x Traditional Japanese Fan, Back to Edo
Komaruya Sumii came out with a limited-edition Japanese fan: Sports Kyo Uchiwa Fan, designed as "If today's sports existed in the Edo era (1603-1867)". (more…)